{"product_id":"221-413-wago-221-series-3-wire-compact-splicing-connector","title":"221-413 WAGO 221 Series 3-Wire Compact Splicing Connector","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eWAGO 221-413\u003c\/span\u003e 221 Series Splicing Connector Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eWAGO 221-413\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a compact 3-conductor splicing terminal block designed for electrical distribution networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing integrated orange actuation levers, this connector secures solid, stranded, and fine-stranded copper conductors up to 4 mm².\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear polycarbonate housing allows visual inspection of strip lengths and proper wire insertion depth during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's 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